Three-division world champion and #1 world ranked Donnie
‘The Snake’ Nietes, (41-1-4, 23 KO’s) and #2 world
ranked ‘Mighty’ Aston Palicte, (24-2-0, 20 KO’s) worked
out for the Los Angeles area media on Wednesday
afternoon at the Wild Card Boxing Club ahead of their
Filipino rivalry showdown for the vacant WBO Super
Flyweight World Title on Saturday, September 8 at the
“Fabulous” Forum and televised on HBO Boxing After Dark
beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT. They were joined at the
media workout by Tom Loeffler, President of 360
Promotions.
Donnie Nietes

“I know Aston is taller and younger than me, but I know
how to fight tall fighters and my experience will be a
big factor in the fight. I am happy for this fight and
the exposure that it will bring me. There are a lot of
good fighters in the super flyweight division and I look
forward to fighting Juan Francisco Estrada if we both
win on Saturday Sept 8 at the Forum.”

Aston Palicte

“I am the stronger, faster fighter in this bout and I
need to take advantage of my height and reach. I believe
I can knockout Nietes and make a name for myself with
this win. If not by knockout I will get a decision. This
is a fantastic fight for all Filipino boxing fans and we
will continue the great tradition of Filipino boxing
into the ring on September 8 at the Forum.”
Tom Loeffler

“The fighters in the lower weight class divisions relish
the opportunity to be on HBO and that’s why they are
willing to fight world class opposition in tough
matchups. That’s what makes the SUPERFLY series so great
for the fans and why each event has been so successful.
We’re expecting a huge crowd next Saturday night at the
Forum to see this exciting HBO televised triple header
along with a tremendous undercard.